The story
Caffè San Carlo in Turin’s Piazza San Carlo feels like a place frozen in time, as Giallozafferano notes, where philosophers and writers once gathered. The café also houses the largest Murano glass chandelier in Europe, making it not just a coffee stop but a piece of history.
The pastries are the real draw. Habemus Fame calls the croissant La Carla a must‑try—flaky, rich, and intensely flavoured. Reopened under the Costardi brothers, it has become a favorite breakfast spot for Cosa mangiamo oggi?, who praise the buttery pastries and charming location, alongside other options like pain au chocolat, cannoncino alla crema, and danese con crema e agrumi.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Caffè San Carlo’s flaky, buttery “La carla” earns unanimous praise, while reviewers describe the overall vibe as warm, rustic, and deeply satisfying.
“This flaky croissant is mind-blowing. It's called La Carla, a special croissant perfectly laminated and filled with coffee pastry cream and coffee caramel. Every bite is pure poetry — fragrant, rich, and intense in flavour. It costs €4. Save the video and don't miss it.”
What creators say
3 creators have covered Caffè San Carlo. Most active: Habemus Fame, Cosa mangiamo oggi?, Giallozafferano
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The historic Caffè San Carlo, reopened under the Costardi brothers, is one of our favorite breakfast spots in Turin — buttery pastries and a charming location.
Dishes mentioned
Pain au Chocolat
This is a surgical operation — it's buttery. Definitely one of our favorite places for breakfast in Turin.
Cannoncino alla Crema
I'd say there's plenty of cream in there. Dirty fingers. I'm trying to figure out which of the two has more cream — one of them is mine by contract. And yes, Franci cuts them all because Giano wasn't deemed fit for cutting, but Giano is fit for tasting. Consider that I'll eat it in a bit of a messy way, maybe it'll come out from here.
Danese con Crema e Agrumi
The Danese with citrus cream satisfies me. I'd say yes. This is both puff pastry and porcosa.
